MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that
enables you to perform computational and visualization intensive tasks
faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and
Fortran. The name MATLAB stands for Matrix Laboratory. The basic MATLAB
operating structure is a matrix, and the program is designed especially
to help compute problems with matrix and vector formulations. The
program lets users manipulate numerical data and create graphical
representations of the information. MATLAB also offers a complete
programming environment that serves as a powerful tool for numerical
applications.

Additionally, there are several MATLAB toolboxes available for use.
MATLAB toolboxes are sets of MATLAB programs designed to solve a
specific set or type of problem. The toolboxes William and Mary licenses
are:

Simulink

Bioinformatics Toolbox

Control System Toolbox

Curve Fitting Toolbox

Data Acquisition Toolbox

Distributed Computing Toolbox

Image Processing Toolbox

Instrument Control Toolbox

Optimization Toolbox

Partial Differential Equation Toolbox

RF Toolbox

Signal Processing Blockset

Signal Processing Toolbox

SimMechanics

Simscape

Stateflow

Statistics Toolbox

Symbolic Math Toolbox

Wavelet Toolbox

Install Notes

The Mathworks licensing model has changed with the r2008a release. If
you desire the latest version of Matlab please send a request to support@wm.edu
include your name and W&M email address. We will create a Mathworks
account that will allow you to download the latest versions and
authorize your software.

Our license will be renewed during the first week of October. Details
for relicensing r2007x and r2008x will be posted here. To renew an
r2008a license please use the Activate Matlab option in Programs >
Matlab - follow the prompts, including logging into your Mathworks
account.

License Agreement

During the License Term, Programs may be installed and used by
student Licensed Users only on their personally owned or leased
computers. The MathWorks, Inc, Inc Software License Agreement requires
that Licensed Users may run multiple simultaneous Program sessions on
not more than two (2) separate processors, whether located in the same
or different computer. Licensee's faculty and academic staff cannot be
considered "Licensed Users" under this TAH - Student Option.